Fishing for Pygmy killifish

Leptolucania ommata

The pygmy killifish is a diminutive freshwater fish with a slender, translucent body and subtle coloration, often displaying hints of silver and green. Found in slow-moving waters and swamps of the southeastern United States, it typically grows to about 1-1.5 inches. It is an omnivore and exhibits schooling behavior, favoring densely vegetated habitats for shelter and foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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